Air Fryer Gooey Cookie Cups (Print Version)

Buttery soft cookie cups with a molten center, quickly baked to golden perfection in an air fryer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

09 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 6 squares milk or dark chocolate (for gooey center)

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
03 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and mix until fully combined.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
05 - Fold semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough.
06 - Lightly grease or line six silicone muffin cups.
07 - Place 2 tablespoons of dough in each cup, press gently to cover bottom, add a chocolate square, then top with another tablespoon of dough, sealing the chocolate inside.
08 - Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 3 minutes.
09 - Arrange muffin cups in the air fryer basket without touching; cook for 7 to 8 minutes until tops are golden but centers remain soft.
10 - Allow cookie cups to cool in their cups for 5 minutes before serving warm for optimal gooey texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quickly baked to perfection in your air fryer
  • Decadent treat for any occasion
02 -
  • Do not overbake; centers should remain gooey
  • For extra indulgence, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
03 -
  • Ensure dough cups do not touch in the air fryer to cook evenly
  • Use silicone muffin cups for easy removal
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